Wildlife Research Technician - 20060866

What You Will Do

• Provide technical support and guidance for wildlife conflicts and disease issues
• Process goose and deer damage control permit applications for constituents
• Coordinate wildlife disease monitoring and surveillance efforts within a 20-county area
• Coordinate and conduct wildlife surveys and mark/recapture efforts
• Provide specialized presentations on wildlife management issues to a variety of audiences
• Provide wildlife call center support by answering constituent questions and inquiries
• Act as lead worker for seasonal staff
• Starting hourly pay of $23\.65/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 7\.5 years of service, with an end salary of $28\.76/hr
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA Employees \| Department of Administrative Services.

2 yrs. exp. in wildlife management position.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in wildlife management, wildlife biology or zoology or other related field.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills:

Wildlife

Technical Skills:

Natural Resources, Animal Health

Professional Skills:

Interpreting Data

Agency Contact Name and Information

Theresa Ellis, [email protected] or 614-265-6332

Unposting Date

Aug 6, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

DNR Hancock

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Hancock County-Findlay

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM (subject to change)

Classified Indicator

Classified

Agency Overview

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

What We Need

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who want to play a key role for the position of Wildlife Research Technician within the Division of Wildlife, headquartered in Hancock County. The address is 952 Lima Ave, Findlay, Ohio 45840\. To learn more about the Division of Wildlife, please visit

Division of Wildlife \| Ohio Department of Natural Resources

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